As we do our part in trying to flatten the curve, SCU Health, including the Tactical Sports Medicine Clinic, and OUCH! Urgent Care remains open amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. We are following strict health guidelines and have put in place the following new procedures to keep our patients safe:
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Prior to the current travel ban due to Covid-19, and the postponement of the Olympics the SCU Sports Medicine faculty was helping USA fencing athletes in their qualifying matches. Dr. Michael Fanning DC, DACBSP, CSCS started March off on a high note by flying home from Budapest, Hungary after provid ...
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Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, affectionately known around campus as Dr. Anu, recently received the Sheikh Zayed International Awards for Ayurveda! After receiving the award, Dr. Anu shared, “I am extremely honored and humbled to receive this award for Ayurveda. The award bears the name of Late ...
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On January 21st, the Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) released an announcement that is an important historical mark in the acupuncture profession – acupuncture is now covered under Medicare!
Dr. Jenny Yu – Dean, College of Eastern Medicine
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid S ...
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We would like to announce that Dr. Paul Wanlass, D.C., and Dr. Sarah Dirks, D.C., are now certified in both the lumbar spine and cervical spine protocols of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and Relief. This system is evidence-based and research-documented via federally funded and c ...
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The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. Within that organization, the ACA acknowledges Chiropractic students through the Student ACA (SACA). SACA represents chiropractic students from accredited chiropractic colleges acr ...
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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have rapidly gained recognition for its convenience, effectiveness, cost efficiency, and minimal side effects. Studies have shown that compared to intravenous morphine, acupuncture decreases pain much faster and more effectively. WHO’s official adaption of tr ...
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On May 29th, 2019 the College of Eastern Medicine (CEM) dean and students at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) met with Congresswoman Judy Chu to discuss issues pertinent to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education and its role in providing quality heal ...
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SCU is saddened to announce the passing of Board of Regents Member, Arturo “Art” Escobedo. Art passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Dr. John Scaringe, President and CEO of SCU, said, "It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of our friend and Boa ...
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Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Cardiologist
Founder of Pacific Pearl La Jolla and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
Dr. Mimi Guarneri got her start as an interventional cardiologist in 1994, placing more than 700 stents each year at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. Her medical traini ...
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Over the past few decades, growing opioid misuse across the United States has led to increases in overdoses, addictions, and even deaths. According to a 2015 study, between 21% and 29% of patients who are prescribed opioids misuse them.
Because opioid addiction typically stems from the need for ...
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SCU’s President/CEO, John Scaringe, DC, EdD
To understand where Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is headed, it helps to know a little bit about the man leading the charge: SCU President and CEO Dr. John Scaringe.
Raised alongside three sports-loving brothers, ...
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Dr. Catherine Sy Luib has always gone the extra mile. As a student at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), she completed both the Doctor of Chiropractic and the Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs while simultaneously pursuing a wide range of extracurricul ...
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Dr. Scaringe
Dr. Scaringe’s father
Dear SCU Community:
As we approach Veterans Day, l would like to take a moment to recognize and honor the millions of men and women who have stood up to protect our families, our freedom, and our country. It takes an extr ...
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Southern California University of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the award of two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for work to be undertaken in collaboration with Dartmouth College.
Dr. James Whedon
Dr. Anu Kizhakkeveettil
Comparing Spinal Manipulatio ...
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